Danish Army Faithful Service Decoration FVII Crown
Key Information:
• Country: Denmark
• Decoration: Military Long Service Cross
• Service period: 16 Years
• Monarch: King Frederik VII (F VII)
• Type: Faithful and Good Conduct Service Award
• Dimensions approx.: 47.05 x 29.53 mm
• Suspension: Crown suspension
• Ribbon: Red with white central stripe
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Cross pattée with radiating star between the arms. At the center is a circular medallion with the number “16”, indicating sixteen years of service. Above the cross appears the crowned royal monogram “F VII” of King Frederik VII.
Reverse:
Plain reverse typical for this type of Danish long service decoration.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Original patina preserved
• Light signs of age and handling
• Ribbon likely replaced
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This Danish Military Long Service Cross was awarded to members of the armed forces in recognition of sixteen years of faithful and honorable service.
The crowned monogram F VII identifies the reign of King Frederik VII (1848–1863), placing this decoration within the mid-19th century period of the Danish monarchy.
Long service decorations of this era represent an important part of Scandinavian military award systems and are collected by specialists in European militaria.
Summary:
A historical Danish military decoration awarded for long and faithful service. The cross with the royal monogram of King Frederik VII represents a classic example of 19th-century Scandinavian military awards.